Capt. Phil Gootee Fishing Charters and Tours Customer Reviews

Name: Capt. Phil Gootee Fishing Charters and Tours
Brand: Capt. Phil Gootee Fishing Charters and Tours
Rating: 5 (13 reviews)

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Captain Phil Gootee and his mate Wayne consistently deliver exceptional fishing results that leave families amazed by their catch totals. Multiple customers describe being "mind blown" by the number of fish they landed during their six-hour charters, with Phil's expertise putting groups on productive fishing spots early in the trip. His knowledge extends beyond just fishing - customers appreciate his detailed commentary about local history, area attractions, and the regional economy during their time on the water. Phil goes above and beyond with personalized customer service, contacting guests before trips to customize their experience and proactively managing weather concerns to ensure safety. Families spanning three generations, from age 8 to 69, consistently have wonderful experiences under his guidance. Customers specifically mention his friendly, helpful approach with novice anglers and his commitment to making every trip positive. Many guests plan return visits and enthusiastically recommend Phil's charter service to others.

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Mind Blowing Catches

Family Friendly

Novice Anglers

Six Hours

Friendly Crew

Wonderful Experience

Highly Recommend

Great Time

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Jim Tabor

November 1, 2025

Trip - Charter Fishing Chesapeake Bay | Private - 6 Hour Trip on November 1, 2025

6:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Max 6 guests

Great time. Captain Phil did an incredible job keeping us busy catching fish.

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Arnold Hammann

June 21, 2025

Trip - Charter Fishing Chesapeake Bay | Private - 6 Hour Trip on June 21, 2025

6:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Max 7 guests

Wonderful fishing trip with a great captain and mate.

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Nadine Rudd

July 11, 2024

Trip - Charter Fishing Chesapeake Bay | Private - 6 Hour Trip on July 11, 2024

6:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Max 7 guests

My family and I had the absolute best time on the fishing charter with Captain Phil and Wayne. Most of us are novice fishers and the amount of fish we caught was mind blowing! The crew was so friendly and helpful during our six hours of pure fun! I highly recommend!

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Arnold Hammann

June 15, 2024

Trip - Charter Fishing Chesapeake Bay | Private - 6 Hour Trip on June 15, 2024

6:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Max 7 guests

Our entire family ages 8-69 had an wonderful experience!! We all caught plenty of fish and Captain Phil and mate Wayne were awesome!!!! It was a great way to enjoy time with the family and the work was left to the "experts"! Would do this again any day and highly recommend "Fish Magnet" and Capt. Gootee!!

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Arnold Hammann

June 15, 2024

Trip - Charter Fishing Chesapeake Bay | Private - 6 Hour Trip on June 15, 2024

6:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Max 7 guests

Excellent fishing charter with my grand kids and family. I highly recommend capt Phil's charter service.

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Alicia Wilson

June 1, 2024

Trip - Charter Fishing Chesapeake Bay | Private - 6 Hour Trip on June 1, 2024

6:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Max 15 guests

We had great trip the captain and his mate really lived up the meaning of charter fishing. My family and had great experience and caught lots of fish . I /we highly recommend him for next charter or water adventure. Thanks Captain Phil for a great time for my birthday

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Sean Holt

November 21, 2023

Trip - Charter Fishing Chesapeake Bay | Private - 6 Hour Trip on November 17, 2023

6:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Max 6 guests

Had a great time out with Capt Phil. He put us on the fish early and everyone on the boat had a great time. Thanks again!

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Jean Garvin

September 25, 2023

Trip - Fishing Charters on Chesapeake Bay | Private - 2 Hour Trip on September 23, 2023

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Max 10 guests

Capt Phil is all about making it a positive experience for his guests. I was surprised when he contacted us to find out what we wanted our cruise to cover - history, sightseeing, etc. Then when a tropical storm appeared on the forecast he contacted us to cancel a couple days before the trip was scheduled. As we talked I suggested we leave it open - if the weather cleared we’d still go out on water which is what happened. We couldn’t tour the Bay but we had a lovely tour of the Choptank River. Capt Phil was so knowledgeable - history, local economy, current area attractions, etc. All in all, in spite of the weather, it was a great experience and well worth every penny!

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Karen Gonick

August 22, 2022

Trip - on August 22, 2022

We will be back for another amazing day out on the water!

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Alex

May 9, 2022

Trip - on May 9, 2022

One of the best fishing trips in years! Highly recommend!

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Todd

April 10, 2022

Trip - on April 10, 2022

Always the best choice!

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Chris

September 20, 2020

Trip - on September 20, 2020

Wonderful fishing experience!

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About Capt. Phil Gootee Fishing Charters and Tours Business Reviews

At Capt. Phil Gootee Fishing Charters and Tours, our customer reviews consistently showcase our dedication to providing exceptional fishing experiences, earning us a 5-star rating from satisfied anglers. Led by the knowledgeable and passionate Captain Phil Gootee, our successful trips on Chesapeake Bay deliver memorable adventures filled with abundant catches and personalized service. Clients rave about our professional approach, expert guidance, and the seamless organization of each charter, ensuring every outing is both enjoyable and fruitful. Join the many happy customers who trust Capt. Phil Gootee Fishing Charters and Tours for their Chesapeake Bay fishing adventures and experience why we are the premier choice for unforgettable fishing trips.

Capt. Phil Gootee Fishing Charters and Tours Customer Reviews are provided by our guests. We focus on providing our Chesapeake Bay Fishing Charter guests the very best experience. Our Fishing reviews are from trips in Church Creek, Charles Creek, Tangier Sound, Pocomoke Sound, Mobjack Bay, Cape Charles.